A resolution has been presented in the Punjab Assembly proposing a complete ban on mobile phone usage by students in both public and private schools throughout the province, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV on Tuesday.
The resolution was introduced by Rahila Khadim Hussain, a member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). It raises serious concerns about the adverse effects of mobile phones and social media on the mental and ethical development of children.
In her submission to the Punjab Assembly Secretariat, Hussain emphasized that children represent the country’s future, and it is the state’s responsibility to guide their mental, moral, and social development in the right direction.
The resolution reads, “In this digital age, mobile phones and social media are causing significant harm to children’s cognitive and moral well-being.” It calls on the government to treat this matter with urgency and implement a comprehensive strategy to tackle what it terms a growing societal issue.
As an immediate step, the resolution suggests a ban on the use of mobile phones by students during school hours across the province. It also urges the government to introduce laws limiting children’s access to social media platforms, aiming to shield them from harmful digital content and distractions.
If passed, the resolution could mark a significant shift in how educational institutions approach technology in the classroom environment.
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